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Regional Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

Nashville, United States

Role Summary:

Responsible for management of systems and processes that support 4-6 stores inventory within a region. Manage our ERP system transactions and settings to ensure accurate inventory levels and financial reporting. Vendor point of contact for pricing, negotiations, and support.

Job Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data on category sales, market trends, inventory position, competitor pricing, or other performance indicators with the goal of maximizing sales and margin.
Issue purchase orders for stock or special order product for replenishment or direct shipments to customers. Optimize ordering to align to corporate inventory strategy.
Monitor and drive correction of receiving or transfer product issues and invoice variances to ensure accurate system inventory and financial reporting.
Manages system setup for Purchase Price and Sales Price to achieve best margin results.
Develop plans to address overstock or obsolete product with minimized margin impact.
Build relationships with vendors to serve as their first point of contact for issue resolution or information gathering. Partner on late purchase orders.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Operate within company policy and submit reports as requested.
- Occasional regional travel up to 50% to visit all stores supported, meet with vendors, or get visibility to inventory.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Operate with FORTITUDE: Fun, Optimisms, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
2-4 years experience of analytical support for teams in retail (Operations, Inventory, Supply Chain, Finance) or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS office.
Experience utilizing integrated ERP Systems; Prefer experience in NetSuite
Strong analytical skills
Performs work under minimal supervision.

Other Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally required to stand/walk
Frequently required to talk, hear or see.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time position requiring a standard office schedule of 45+hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility is needed as occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to address business needs.

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